Quentin Tarantino's "The Hateful Eight" revealed

Courtesy of ComingSoon

Today The Weinstein Company announced the official cast for Quentin Tarantino's upcoming post-Civil War  western "The Hateful Dead", the cast as as follows;

1. Samuel L. Jackson as Major Marquis Warren,
2. Kurt Russell as John "The Hangman" Ruth,
3. Jennifer Jason Leigh as Daisy Domergue,
4. Walton Goggins as Chris Mannix,
5. Demian Bichir as Bob,
6. Tim Roth as Oswaldo Mobray,
7. Michael Madsen as Joe Gage
8. Bruce Dern as General Sanford Smithers
9. Channing Tatum as unspecified role.

In The Hateful Eight, set six or eight or twelve years after the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape. The passengers, bounty hunter John Ruth (Russell) and his fugitive Daisy Domergue (Leigh), race towards the town of Red Rock where Ruth, known in these parts as "The Hangman," will bring Domergue to justice. Along the road, they encounter two strangers: Major Marquis Warren (Jackson), a black former union soldier turned infamous bounty hunter, and Chris Mannix (Goggins), a southern renegade who claims to be the town's new Sheriff. Losing their lead on the blizzard, Ruth, Domergue, Warren and Mannix seek refuge at Minnie's Haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover on a mountain pass. When they arrive at Minnie's, they are greeted not by the proprietor but by four unfamiliar faces. Bob (Bichir), who's taking care of Minnie's while she's visiting her mother, is holed up with Oswaldo Mobray (Roth), the hangman of Red Rock, cow-puncher Joe Gage (Madsen), and Confederate General Sanford Smithers (Dern). As the storm overtakes the mountainside stopover, our eight travelers come to learn they may not make it to Red Rock after all...

Channing Tatum's Gambit moving forward QUICK!

20th Century Fox have now hired the writer from this years "Robocop" reboot, Josh Zetumer to write their upcoming instalment in the X-Men franchise "Gambit". Tatum is signed on to feature in the film and will also produce under his production company Free Association, while Zetumer is penning the script it is based on a treatment by Chris Clarement (the co-creator of Gambit with Jim Lee).

Channing Tatum talks Gambit progress

While promoting another film, Channing Tatum has given us an update about the future of Gambit.

"We're finding a writer and sort of beating it out,"

"I don't want to give too much away, because we don't know that much right now other than who Gambit is," Tatum said. "We really do want to try our hardest to give something fresh. We’re obviously going to go to the saving the world superhero movies eventually, but maybe not for the first one. We want to introduce this character in a very different way. When you try to do something different, you never know right off the bat what that is. We're feeling our way and really have to just prove that concept of that person."

Amber Heard joins "Magic Mike XXL"

According to Deadline, Amber Heard is the latest to claim a (reportedly major) role opposite Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Andie MacDowell and Jada Pinkett Smith.

22 Jump Street review

Genre: Comedy, Action, Buddy-Cop
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Peter Stormare, Ice Cube, Amber Stevens, Wyatt Russell, Nick Offerman.
Year Of Release: 2014
Certificate: 15 (UK)
Runtime: 112 Minutes
Director: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller

Synopsis: "After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college." IMDB

Not going to jump on the hype, I will be straight up honest none of the trailers done it for me, just felt like recycled jokes from the first and an unneeded sequel. So now you know my thoughts going in, here is my "review" I guess.

So here we are round two in a franchise, a franchise in my eyes I couldn't see progressing after the first, not that I didn't enjoy the first it was a surprisingly enjoyable watch so I was worried about the second. You know sequels usually don't live up and Comedy sequels in recent years have been extremely poor "The Hangover Part II & III" spring to mind quicker than you can say "Why was Justin Bartha even in it?". There it is a sequel to a reboot of a TV Series, wow who'd have thought it ha. The first was a shockingly good success, which now a days means they have to make a sequel.

It is a very stupid concept to stick to your formula to an exact, however the guys behind the success of 21 decided to stick with it even with their bigger budget, however the big budget didn't get to their heads they stayed true to their nob gags, slapstick and the fact Jenko (Tatum) is a few bullets short of a full clip. All we truly care about with a film like this is over the top action, the Comedy that borders on idiotic and enjoyable characters, so three ticks there.

However, plot is one of the last things you care about when watching a film of this calibre. That being said here is a brief outline without giving away to much. The film revolves around Jenko and Schmidt trying to track down the latest drug craze sweeping the school scene (of wait we're in college now) WHY-FHY, huge over lying element is the dealer may be Jenko's new best bud Zook (Russell). This time around we get to see Jenko in his element like, while Schmidt is swimming in the deep waters fearing their border line homoerotic bromance is over.

Tatum and Hill have a brilliant on screen relationship, from the get go their on screen presence is as good as it was in 21 along with a barrage of self-referential humour from Jenko joking about protecting the White House to pretty much EVERYTHING Deputy Chief Hardy (Offerman) says. However, Tatum and Hill aren't the only ones on top of their game in the film, every scene that Ice Cube has playing Captain Dickson he steals and makes his own, so many times do you forget how insanely funny his character is when he gets angry and this time around he is even angrier.

Overall, the film is so much better than I expected I went in expecting one or two laughs here or there boy was I wrong I laughed pretty much the whole way through. You will be in pain from pure laughter, however I do have one complaint and that is the film is a bit too long, just as you finally feel like it's dragging there is a truly incredible credits scene that will make the dragging feeling disappear in an instance. I've seen some fellow reviewers saying "bigger AND better" however, in my honest opinion, bigger doesn't always mean better, they should be saying "bigger yet equally as funny".

7/10

"22 Jump Street" update

Most of the fans of Tatum, Cube and Hill will more than likely already know that these guys are back for the sequel, now we have official confirmation these 3 are back for the film due out next Summer. Here is an extract from the interview with directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord;

“[The undercover program] moves across the street,” Lord said. “They got more money for the Jump Street program, and they could have an even cooler office with flat screens. It’s a different abandoned church, across the street from the first abandoned church, but way nicer. Jenko and Schmidt are going to college, and we’re delving deeper into their relationship. As the first one was them getting together, this is their marriage.”

One big talking point coming out of the first movie was, of course, Depp’s surprise cameo at the end, and for “22 Jump Street,” the directors say you should expect a comparable surprise. “We’re certainly exploring options, trying to figure out what would be as fun as that,” Lord said. “It’s awesome to have in your hip pocket this amazing surprise, so we’re hoping to find a way, whether it’s some amazing casting thing or some cool story surprise. We’re trying to make it feel as fresh as the first one.”

Let's talk Justice League

You all know that back in June, Warner Bros announced that they were bringing Justice League to this big screen. According to some reports, screenwriter Will Beall has been hired to write the screenplay,if you aren't familiar with his work. He has worked on the TV Show "Castle" as a write plus he wrote the screenplay for "Gangster Squad" plus rumours are suggesting he has been hired to reboot/remake "Lethal Weapon" and "Logan's Run".

Both Nolan and Snyder have said in the past that their films are stand alone projects, in a way restricted to their own universe. But, that doesn't mean that another director won't go back and recast actors who have previously played roles.

Batman

Sam Witwer, don't know what it is but for a few years now since I seen him in "Smallville" I've thought Witwer would be perfect for the role of Batman. I've thought about a new Batman since the second I heard Christian Bale's stupid fucking voice in "Batman Begins". Since I started doing this piece I kept looking back at Joe Manganiello as a possible Batman but I put him down as a possible Superman in all seriousness I would be happy if he were cast as either but for now my first choice is Sam Witwer.

Superman

Seen as Henry Cavill is already Superman, I guess recasting Cavill as Superman for "The Justice League". Lets say though that the studio wanted to go a different route an make the film a complete stand alone no previous affiliations to Nolan's Trilogy or Snyder's "Man Of Steel", if that were to happen my first choice would be Joe Manganiello the BIG guy from "True Blood" (the dude on the right).

Green Lantern

Without any hesitation do I go straight to Nathan Fillion as my Green Lantern, he already voiced Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) in "Green Lantern: Emerald Knight" & "Justice League: Doom". Plus with this being a stand alone film Fillion is able to play Hal Jordan, he can't do a worse job than Ryan Reynolds did in 2011.

Wonder Woman 

Wonder Woman, now this is a actress I mulled over for nearly an hour I just couldn't pin point a single actress I'd personally hire. Doing a bit of research I seen names like Megan Fox, Charlize Theron and Sienna Miller thrown about for me none of them make the cut. Then I remembered watching "Haywire" a few months ago, while the film was pretty bad I remember watching Gina Carano and thinking this woman is bad ass who is she. Turns out she used to be an MMA fighter/kick boxer before she became an actress an we all know Wonder Woman loved to kick ass.

Flash

This is another decision that took a while, but eventually settled on Justin Timberlake from he is a funny guy and a decent actor plus he has the build an actor would need to play Flash. Other actors I was considering were Joel McHale & Ryan Gosling.

Martian Manhunter

Ah, Martian Manhunter the forgotten member when the conversation of Justice League comes up people forget about him. In my opinion he is probably the best aside from Superman & Batman for obvious sentimental reasons ha. A lot Martian Manhunter would be CGI due to the fact he shape shifts a lot, so it would take a good actor to potray him during the none shifting scenes that why I settled on the incredibly talented Idris Elba.


An that's my select 6 actors and characters a lot of other people talk about possible use of Aquaman, Hawkman, Captain Marvel, Green Arrow & Black Canary. All great hero's in their own right, but these are my 6 but for the sake of it, here would be my choice for the other members that could be used an will definitely considered.

Green Arrow & Black Canary

 Another decision that took no hesitation, have you guys seen "Arrow" on CW (USA) Sky1 (UK) its easily one of the best shows on right now an they dynamic these two have is incredible.

Hawkman & Captain Marvel

I chose Channing Tatum purely on how he looks, I realise how that sounds but he looks just like what I imagine Hawkman in real life would look. Plus, check out Patrick Warburton it's like Captain Marvel was based on him ha ha.

Aquaman

I'm gonna go with Jensen Ackles, not just because I'm a huge "Supernatural" fan but I also think he has that pretty boy look that Aquaman needs but he still has his rugged side too.


I'd love to know what you think of my selections, plus let me know of any possible story archs you think they could take when they make the film. I never really read Justice League growing up so I know very little about the stories they undertook, plus I'd like to know who you guys would pick for your Justice League movies.

Dolph Lundgren talks "He-Man"

For God knows how long there has been talk of a He-Man reboot/remake, recently the original live-action He-Man Dolph Lundgren has been talking about who he would like to see He-Man.

"You need somebody who’s well built and charming. And he can deliver a couple of lines of dialogue,” he said. “Channing Tatum? He’s got a naturally athletic body. You need realmuscles, you need somebody who is built.“
When asked if Chris Hemsworth would be right for the role, Lundgren replied: “Yeah! That’s a good idea. I’m onboard."

I agree with the call on Chris Hemsworth to be a possible He-Man, he has that pretty boy look an he is built well. As for Channing Tatum I just don't see it at all, I mean he is just not the man for the job my shortlist for a possible He-Man reboot;

• Chris Hemsworth (possibly the little Hemsworth - Liam)
• Tom Hardy
• Joe Manganiello
• Josh Holloway (the dude from "Lost" if you don't recognise the name

Two wild cards for the role;

• Ryan Reynolds
• Charlie Hunnam

Sony planning "Jumanji" reboot?

The Hollywood Reporter has posted an interview with Columbia Pictures President Doug Belgrand in which he reveals some interesting snippets about what the studio is going to be working on in the foreseeable future.

He was asked if Marc Webb would would be returning to "The Amazing Spider-Man" sequel, Belgrad said it's not a done deal "We'd really like him back, but there are obstacles. He has an obligation to Fox. [Webb owes Fox a post-(500) Days of Summer film.]"

Regarding a sequel to the highly successful "21 Jump Street", Belgrad said "Yes, we plan to start shooting in the fall. There are very few actors -- I'm going to quote Amy -- who can do romance, action and comedy. We're in business with two of them, Channing Tatum and Will Smith."


After mention Will Smith the interviewer went on to ask whether or not there would be another "Men In Black" due to the success of the third, Belgrad said "We're very pleased with the financial performance of Men in Black 3, and we believe it is an ongoing franchise. We're going to do [another one], but we don't have clarity yet on how it should be done,"

He then dropped a huge surprise that nobody seen coming, the studio are looking to reboot "Jumanji" which was directed by Joe Johnston ("Captain America") "We're going to try and re-imagine Jumanji and update it for the present."

"G.I. Joe Retaliation" character posters

A few character posters from "G.I. Joe Retaliation" they all have their own bad assery about them, I especially like Snake Eyes he looks extra bad ass.

"G.I. Joe Retaliation" new images

Nowhere near the overload like we got for "Get The Gringo" but here are some pictures from the upcoming instalment in the G.I. Joe franchise "G.I. Joe Retaliation"

"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" new TV spot

A new TV spot for the upcoming Action film "G.I. Joe: Retaliation", this looks to be the beginning of the promotional push for the film. Sadly for Marlon Wayan's fans he has been dropped an replaced by The Rock.

"21 Jump Street" official poster

This new poster for "21 Jump Street" is pretty cool showing off Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum touting some gun play. This film in my eyes looks pretty hilarious, will give the audience a good few laughs, but I'm guessing the original fans of the show from the 80's which was more crime/police procedural I believe.